We use this solution for connecting users and desktop PCs together in our local network.
CIO at a insurance company with 51-200 employees
Easy to set up and scale, and there are no problems with stability
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup of this solution is easy."
- "A lower price would be an improvement because we always want to reduce our costs."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
A lower price would be an improvement because we always want to reduce our costs.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for about one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have had no problems with respect to stability.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is no problem to scale this solution.
We have approximately one hundred users at our main site and thirty users at the other site.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support for this solution is fine.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of this solution is easy.
What about the implementation team?
We called a specialist to assist us with the deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This is not an expensive solution.
What other advice do I have?
We only use the basic features in this solution. It is just a small configuration that we work with.
Perfection does not exist and it's always possible to do more.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
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Deputy Head of Department of Computer Science at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
We use it to connect to our HP BladeSystem, which enables us to communicate. We're not a very big company, so this is really important to us.
Valuable Features
It's the only connection point we use to connect to our network. We really rely on it for that because we don't use anything else.
Improvements to My Organization
We use it to connect to our HP BladeSystem, which enables us to communicate. We're not a very big company, so this is really important to us.
Room for Improvement
Although it connects to our BladeSystem, we still have problems with the overall integration with the switches, BladeSystem, and 3PAR. So it's important to us that that integration is improved so that our entire infrastructure of HP solutions works together.
Use of Solution
We've used it for three-four years now.
Deployment Issues
We haven't had deployment issues.
Stability Issues
We haven't had problems with instability.
Scalability Issues
We have around 40 VLANs and two sites that are about 10 kilometers apart. That's a lot of volume across a long distance, and the switches have no problem with it.
Customer Service and Technical Support
Even with Level-1 service, they're very helpful.
Initial Setup
It was complex, but HP did it for us.
Implementation Team
HP did everything for us.
Other Solutions Considered
We were looking at not only the network piece, but all parts of our infrastructure, including solutions from Dell, IBM, and EMC.
Other Advice
Make sure you plan everything, deciding you want to manage and how the system should work. You want to be able to do just one config and forget about it.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Systems Analyst at a media company with 501-1,000 employees
PoE and VLAN allow for flexibility in our enterprise network because we can add VoIP and wireless access points if needed.
What is most valuable?
- Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Virtual LAN
How has it helped my organization?
PoE and VLAN allow for flexibility in our enterprise network because we can add VoIP and wireless access points if needed.
What needs improvement?
Graphical User Interface (GUI) needs enhancement. Also, using a controller to support multiple access points would help manage and monitor our wireless network. VoIP requires QoS and our switches can work with it. We just need time to really implement across the board.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used it for three to four years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
No issues encountered.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No issues encountered.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No issues encountered.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
It was an upgrade from older HP models.
How was the initial setup?
It was straightforward, but we aren't maximizing all the switch features for our enterprise.
What about the implementation team?
We did it in-house.
What was our ROI?
We have years left on this device as well as GB ports, and PoE.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
They have very aggressive pricing compared to Cisco.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We also looked at Cisco.
What other advice do I have?
There are a lot of similar models, so check the features available.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
System Network Administrator at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
Is scalable but needs to be more stable
Pros and Cons
- "It is a scalable solution."
- "It is not very stable."
What is most valuable?
It is a scalable solution.
What needs improvement?
The stability could be improved, and the price could be cheaper as well.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have used HPE Switches for about five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is not very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Price wise, it is a more expensive solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate HPE Ethernet Switches at six on a scale from one to ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT PM at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reliable ethernet switches that come with excellent support
Pros and Cons
- "I like that these switches are reliable, and the support is good."
- "It would be better if they improve the implementation of SD-WAN."
What is our primary use case?
We use a lot of these switches because it's a university. We use a lot of access switches and wireless switches. They're excellent.
What is most valuable?
I like that these switches are reliable, and the support is good.
What needs improvement?
It would be better if they improve the implementation of SD-WAN. There could be improved automation as well.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using HPE Ethernet Switches for seven or eight years.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is excellent.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we used Cisco switches. We still use some, and they probably make up about 5% overall.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of HPE Ethernet Switches is straightforward. We installed over 1500 switches, across eight different locations, in six weeks, and it went very smoothly. At present, we have about 35,000 users, and integration with other platforms is fine.
What about the implementation team?
An in-house deployment team of five implemented these switches.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is fair.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend these ethernet switches to potential customers.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give HPE Ethernet Switches an eight.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Head of System Engineers at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Very robust and reliable in both scalability and stability
Pros and Cons
- "A very robust solution."
- "Configuration can be complex."
What is our primary use case?
We use HPE switches for connecting to different sites and have LAN switches for local workstations. I'm head of system engineers and we're customers of HPE.
What is most valuable?
This is an extremely robust product and that is valuable to us.
What needs improvement?
It would be nice to be able to connect literally with firewall systems, that would be very helpful for us. Configuration could be improved, it is sometimes quite complex.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this product for nearly four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of this solution is very good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the product is good.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have our own team for maintenance so haven't had to use technical support. There are four engineers in the company who help out with maintenance.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup can be complex depending on the situation.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this product.
There is always room for improvement so I would rate this product an eight out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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IT Administrator at AUTO GAMES PLUS, a.s.
The most valuable features are full command line support, VLANs, protocols for trunking, and the lifetime warranty.
Valuable Features
The most valuable features are full command line support, VLANs, protocols for trunking, and the lifetime warranty. These switches are really good hardware with good stability.
Improvements to My Organization
It's given us a stable solution for our network.
Room for Improvement
Stacking of switches
Deployment Issues
We've deployed is without problems.
Stability Issues
It's been stable.
Scalability Issues
We have about a hundred users.
Customer Service and Technical Support
I've used technical support only once. We needed support for a transceiver that was not supported, so technical support didn't help me. We chose another transceiver and everything worked as we expected.
Initial Setup
Console port speed autodetect feature not work as we expected and create some problems with connecting to switch. I think that better option is set up one port speed and write it to manuals.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Program Manager at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
It's allowed us to redesign our whole data center and networking architecture. Now it's stable and we've been able to scale.
Valuable Features
They meet my business requirements as I use an application that's hosted in the cloud, in our data center, and on our network. I can "zoom the surfaces."
Improvements to My Organization
We used to have an unstructured data center without proper networking diagnostics. The data mines flow from different locations without a proper networking design. HP's people redesigned our whole data center and networking architecture. It's been stable and we've been able to scale. All I need to do is ask for any number of servers and they immediately create VMs.
Room for Improvement
There are RAM limitations on the VMs and I can't install certain apps on HP VMs.
Use of Solution
It was installed three years ago.
Deployment Issues
It's deployed just fine for us.
Stability Issues
It's very stable. Any downtime we had was scheduled. The design was redundant with double false switches.
Scalability Issues
Actually, we scaled up. We increased the the number of modules to meet the requirements we got from our branches.
Customer Service and Technical Support
Support in Saudi Arabia is different than if you compare it with other countries. If I give them a mark out of 10, I can give them eight. Support by HPE has met our expectations.
Initial Setup
Setup was complex, but they helped us out a lot.
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